Application levels of urban transformation methods in zoning planning studies

Abstract

Urban transformation strategies should be included in zoning plans to take precautions against disasters caused by natural events such as floods and landslides and to identify building stocks that are not earthquake resistant. This study was conducted to determine the level of consideration of the need for urban transformation in development planning processes. Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, and AFAD Provincial Directorates, all municipalities and universities in Adana province were determined as the population of this study. In this context, questions were asked to public personnel who urban transformation law enforcers and researchers through the expert opinion form are. Participant responses were analysed with frequency and percentage values, and responses regarding importance levels were analysed on a 5-point Likert scale. The data indicated that the issue of urban transformation is not sufficiently included in development planning practices and that the actions on this issue should be carried out. We suppose that making the necessary revisions in the relevant legislation, which is the basis of urban transformation, will ensure that urban transformation takes an important place in development planning studies.